Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box SP2289

Secondhand Crime Fiction & Thriller Bargain Book Box

This gripping collection of twenty-one paperback novels features a diverse mix of international bestsellers and gritty crime dramas. The box is headlined by Mario Puzo's mafia tale Omerta, alongside heavyweights like Robert Ludlum and Ian Rankin. It also includes a strong showing of Australian crime fiction from Garry Disher, featuring his popular anti-hero Wyatt. Whether you prefer historical mysteries, political thrillers, or hard-boiled police procedurals, this set delivers suspense on every page. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Omerta by Mario Puzo The final novel in Puzo's mafia trilogy. It follows the story of a nephew who must navigate the treacherous world of the New York mob to protect his family's legacy after his uncle's retirement.

2. Stalin's Ghost by Martin Cruz Smith Arkady Renko returns in this atmospheric thriller. The Russian investigator looks into reports of Stalin's ghost appearing on the Moscow metro, uncovering buried secrets from the past.

3. Death Deal by Garry Disher A Wyatt novel. The professional thief is back, planning a heist that should be straightforward. But with double-crosses and old enemies surfacing, nothing goes to plan.

4. Port Vila Blues by Garry Disher Another Wyatt adventure. This time, the heist takes him to the South Pacific, but the tropical setting hides a dangerous web of corruption and betrayal.

5. Hide & Seek by Ian Rankin Inspector Rebus investigates the death of a junkie in a squat, which appears to be a simple overdose. However, cryptic clues point to a much darker and more complex game.

6. The World is Made of Glass by Morris West A psychological thriller based on a true story. It involves a psychoanalyst (Carl Jung) and a mysterious woman who confesses to a murder that has not yet been discovered.

7. In Pale Battalions by Robert Goddard A mystery that spans generations. A man investigates the truth behind a WWI soldier's death, uncovering a scandal that his family has tried to keep hidden for decades.

8. The Evening News by Arthur Hailey A high-stakes thriller set in the world of television news. When a star anchor's family is kidnapped by terrorists, the network must race against time to save them while reporting the story.

9. Steel Rain by Tom Neale An explosive thriller involving a plot to unleash a devastating weapon. The protagonist must race to stop the catastrophe before it's too late.

10. Cross Kill by Garry Disher Wyatt is on the run and looking for a big score to finance his disappearance. He targets a payroll delivery, but he's not the only one with eyes on the money.

11. Clean Break by Val McDermid Private eye Kate Brannigan investigates the theft of a Monet painting from a stately home. The case takes her across Europe and into the dangerous underworld of art theft.

12. Star Struck by Val McDermid Kate Brannigan returns to protect a soap opera star who is receiving death threats. The glitzy world of television proves to be just as deadly as the streets.

13. Lust Killer by Ann Rule A true crime classic. Rule details the chilling case of Jerry Brudos, a serial killer with a fetish for women's shoes and a dark, twisted double life.

14. Skinner's Ordeal by Quintin Jardine Bob Skinner faces a personal nightmare when a plane crashes in Scotland. The investigation reveals a terrorist plot that threatens national security and Skinner's own family.

15. The Scorpio Illusion by Robert Ludlum An ex-naval officer is called back into action to stop a beautiful and deadly assassin known as "The Scorpio," who plans to kill the leaders of the Western world.

16. Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier A sweeping historical novel set during the American Civil War. A wounded Confederate soldier deserts the army to embark on a perilous journey home to the woman he loves.

17. The Fallout by Garry Disher Wyatt is back in a tight spot. A job goes wrong, leaving him exposed and hunted. He must use all his skills to survive the fallout and turn the tables on his pursuers.

18. Monstrum by Donald James Set in a near-future Russia after a civil war. A police inspector hunts a serial killer in Moscow, navigating a chaotic society where order is fragile and danger is everywhere.

19. Wasted Years by John Harvey Charlie Resnick deals with a series of armed robberies that strike a chord with his own past. The investigation forces him to confront old ghosts and current failures.

20. Jail Bird by Jessie Keane A gritty crime drama about a woman who rises to the top of the criminal underworld. After a stint in prison, she returns to reclaim her territory and settle scores.

21. The Race by Richard North Patterson A political thriller centered on a brutal presidential primary. A candidate must battle not only his opponents but also a secret from his past that threatens to destroy his campaign.